ALASKAN ADVENTURE WITH ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION (84252010)

Guides
Services of a professional Tour Director: crew member service while cruising the Inside Passage on Holland America’s MS Ryndam or MS Statendam.

Hotels


Anchorage
Ramada Downtown Anchorage (MF);

Fairbanks
Bridgewater Hotel (F);

Denali N.P.
Denali Bluffs (F);

Alaska Cruise
Holland America’s MS Ryndam or MS Statendam.

Meals
7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)

Transportation
Journey on the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali National Park; Holland America’s MS Ryndam or MS Statendam; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

Day 1:
Mon. ANCHORAGE. Relax today or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2:
Tue. ANCHORAGE. Journey down the Turnagain Arm, where mountains rise out of the sea. Keep an eye out for Dall sheep, bald eagles, and beluga whales. Travel into the Chugach National Forest and board your boat for a CRUISE to Portage Glacier. A National Forest Service interpreter will be on board to explain the glacier. This afternoon and evening are free in Anchorage for independent activities.

Day 3:
Wed. ANCHORAGE–FAIRBANKS. Travel through Palmer in the Matanuska Valley, a lush farming region where cabbages can grow to weigh more than 70 pounds in the 24-hour daylight. Over scenic Tahneta Pass with vistas of Matanuska Glacier. Travel along WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE, and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which runs 800 miles from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. The area boasts glaciers larger than the island of Manhattan and is home to nine of the 16 highest peaks in North America. Along the way, see spectacular scenery.

Day 4:
Thu. FAIRBANKS. This morning, take the included cruise down the Chena and Tanana Rivers aboard the STERNWHEELER RIVERBOAT Discovery III. Stop at a re-created Athabascan Indian village and learn about their history. Afternoon and evening at leisure in Fairbanks.

Day 5:
Fri. FAIRBANKS–DENALI NATIONAL PARK. Ride on the rails from Fairbanks to DENALI NATIONAL PARK. The afternoon and evening are free in Denali for independent activities such as a walk in the park, attending one of the free national park programs, Mount McKinley flightseeing, helicopter landing on the glacier, or the Denali Dinner Theatre.

Day 6:
Sat. DENALI NATIONAL PARK. A free day in DENALI NATIONAL PARK. Your Tour Director will recommend activities, including a river float trip, helicopter or fixed-wing flightseeing, and hiking.

Day 7:
Sun. DENALI NATIONAL PARK–ANCHORAGE. Journey south this morning and stop at the IDITAROD DOGSLED VISITOR CENTER to learn more about this epic race. Continue on to Anchorage, where after arrival in Anchorage, transfer to Seward and board your cruise ship this evening. (D)

Day 8:
Mon. SCENIC CRUISING: COLLEGE FJORD. Only one place in Alaska surrounds you on three sides with flowing rivers of ice. Imagine cruising past one dramatic tidewater glacier after another - an awesome assemblage of Ice Age wonders named after the nation's leading Ivy League colleges. As you travel into the Fjord, the glaciers on the left are named for women's colleges and those on the right are named for men's colleges. (B,L,D)

Day 9:
Tue. SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. How does it feel when a monumental chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of feet into the air. You hold your breath as you catch the moment on film. Then you wait for it all to happen again. (B,L,D)

Day 10:
Wed. HAINES. Nestled on the shores of America's longest fjord, Haines is in a spectacular setting. You may choose to fill your day with a float trip through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve which protects the habitat of the nation's avian symbol. Or board the optional high-speed catamaran for access to shopping and excursions in Skagway. Stroll the wooden sidewalks past charming false-front buildings and colorful saloons. Visit the Red Onion Saloon with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of 98 Museum. (B,L,D)

Day 11:
Thu. JUNEAU. Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. (B,L,D)

Day 12:
Fri. KETCHIKAN. Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a hospitable air. (B,L,D)

Day 13:
Sat. SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. Spend the day cruising one of the world's most spectacular waterways. Located along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for orcas and humpback whales. (B,L,D)

Day 14:
Sun. VANCOUVER. Disembark this morning and transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight home. Please schedule homebound flights after 1pm. (B)

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/9/2010 - 8/22/2010	$2,389
8/16/2010 - 8/29/2010	$2,339
8/23/2010 - 9/5/2010	$2,289
9/6/2010 - 9/19/2010	$2,099
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City Highlights
Portage Glacier cruise, Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery III, Iditarod Dogsled Visitor Center. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.NOTES: While wildlife in Alaska is plentiful and frequently seen, early season (May) and late season (September) departures offer even greater opportunities for viewing a variety of wildlife. Fall foliage in Alaska is also spectacular, and departures after mid-August will enjoy blazing colors.Cruise extension itineraries are provided by Holland America and are most up to date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.

Scenic Highlights
Chugach National Forest, Portage Glacier, scenic Tahneta Pass, Matanuska Glacier, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Chena and Tanana Rivers, re-created Athabascan Indian village, and Denali National Park.

Ship
MS RyndamMS Statendam

Price Details US
Pricing is based on inside cabin, category K; upgrade to an outside category E from $328 or a verandah cabin category B from $1257.Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes, and fees of $341 are additional for cruise extension.Single Room Supplement: $1084Triple Room Reduction per person: $119

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